Adventure Pass temporarily shut down in 2025

Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Iowa Adventure Pass program will temporarily shut down in 2025. Any reservation already made for 2025 will be honored, but we encourage anyone with a current reservation to print those passes immediately. Customers can still make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. The service will return at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Weather update for 12/14/2024

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be open normal hours Saturday, December 14, and all locations will serve as emergency warming shelters during open hours. 

Embroidery Machine

Enhance your projects with our Embroidery Machine.

Embroidery Machine

What You'll Need

Please bring any additional materials necessary for your project.

Cost

No cost to use the machine or the materials provided.

What You Can Do

Perfect for projects of all kinds, including lanyards, pouches, pillow cases, bean bags, and more. Check out some of the sites below for project ideas, and check out Creativebug for free for class, tips, tricks, and more!

Reservation Information and Guidelines

RESERVE TIME AT THE EMBROIDERY MACHINE

You may also call 515-283-4152 x3 to reserve the station.

Customers are permitted one two hour session per day.

GUIDELINES

  • Library card required
  • Ages 13 and up
  • Users under the age of 13 must be accompanied by parent/guardian
  • Reservations may be submitted two weeks in advance
  • Limit of two hours per day, per individual
  • Walk-in appointments are subject to availability
  • Covered drinks are welcome; food is not permitted
  • DMPL’s Customer Behavior Policy and Internet Use Policy apply